Aster novae-angliea 'Purple Dome'
Aster
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Large clusters of purple flowers
- Greenish gold centers
- Blooms late summer-fall
- Compact, mounding habit
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Performs best in rich, evenly moist soil and full sun. Give them lots of room to grow; good air circulation will help to prevent powdery mildew. To maintain their health and vigor, divide plants every couple of years in the spring.
Height: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Container
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained